Brunei commended for SDG efforts

James Kon

Brunei has embraced a whole-of-government strategy, involving stakeholders within the collection of indicators, setting nationwide benchmarks, and taking possession of the findings. The inclusive and collaborative effort units a outstanding instance for different nations to comply with, stated United Nations Financial and Social Fee for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) consultant Dr Arman Bidarbakht Nia.

He stated this on the launching ceremony of the Sustainable Improvement Targets (SDGs) web site yesterday.

He additionally recommended the Sultanate’s a number of achievements in help of the SDGs together with efforts to enhance transparency and accountability by way of a data-driven evaluation of its SDG progress.

“Brunei’s openness to the details that information teaches us is commendable. By recognising the present standing, successes, in addition to areas the place there could also be room for enchancment, the nation has taken an goal strategy in the direction of addressing growth gaps. This willingness to confront challenges head-on is essential for accelerating progress in the direction of the beliefs of our society.”

He applauded Brunei for its dedication to transparency.

“The dissemination of outcomes from a purely data-driven evaluation demonstrates the federal government’s dedication to openness and accountability. By putting growth gaps underneath the federal government’s radar, this ensures that acceptable measures will be taken to handle these gaps successfully. Brunei Darussalam can also be one of many few nations to current SDG progress of their Voluntary Nationwide Evaluate so transparently, which units a very good instance for different nations to comply with,” he stated.

He additionally acknowledged the exhausting work and diligence of the Particular Nationwide Coordination Committee on SDGs and SDG Technical Working Group. “It’s by way of their efforts that we stand right here as we speak, celebrating this second of success,” he added.

On the launch of the SDGs web site, he stated, “The significance of evidence-based follow-up, overview, and the total implementation of SDG indicators can’t be overstated. With out the essential components, the progress made in the direction of the 2030 Agenda might stay a secret.

Nonetheless, Brunei has risen to the problem and demonstrated its dedication to transparency and accountability by launching the Nationwide SDG Tracker.

“The launch of the Nationwide SDG Tracker for Brunei Darussalam represents a major stride in the direction of reaching the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Improvement,” he stated.

Nonetheless, he additionally famous that it’s essential to acknowledge that the milestone just isn’t the ultimate one. “It serves as a reminder of the immense job that lies forward. We should proceed to strengthen our nationwide statistical system, tackle information gaps for the SDGs, combine SDG indicators into our nationwide and sectoral planning and monitoring, and set up a scientific strategy to maintain this initiative. UNESCAP stands able to collaborate with the federal government to realize these aims. Common monitoring of progress towards SDGs is important for our ongoing journey.”